EnGenius Technologies ESR-9710 user manual Internet Connection Wizard, Logging

ESR-9710 Wireless N Gigabit Router Version 1.0

3 Internet Connection Wizard

This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of wizards. This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the WAN, LAN, and wireless settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device.

3.1 Logging In

ƒTo configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.

ƒMake sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.

ƒAfter connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank. Click on the Log In button to continue.

ƒThis device supports several types of WAN connections:

oDHCP Connection (Dynamic IP address) – Choose this connection type if your ISP provides you the IP address. Most cable modems use this type of

connection.

oPPPoE (Poinit-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Choose this option if your internet connection requires a user name and password. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.

oPPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) – Choose this type of connection if your ISP requires you to use PPTP. Your ISP should provide

you with a user name and password.

oStatic IP address – Choose this option if you have a dedicated IP address. o BigPond – Choose this option if you use the BigPond service in Australia.

ƒThe configuration wizard for each connection type is described below.

ƒClick on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin the process.

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